Al Sharpton and NYC Mayor Eric Adams express solidarity with Trump. Rev. Al Sharpton, a prominent civil rights activist, has expressed empathy for former President Donald Trump following the apparent assassination attempt on his life. Sharpton, who was stabbed in a 1991 political attack, understands the trauma and fear that comes with being a victim of violence. He shared his own experience, stating that he still jumps when people approach him to this day.
“When I say I pray for the former president’s recovery and his family, I know what the trauma is of tasting your own blood,” Sharpton said. “This is something you will never, ever get over.”
Sharpton joined New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other faith leaders at a press conference to condemn the violence and show unity. He emphasized that violence is never an acceptable solution, even against political opponents. “We no way condone or support any violence against him, his family, or his supporters,” Sharpton said.
Mayor Adams, a Democrat, also spoke out against gun violence and announced plans to organize a sign-on letter in response to the shooting. He emphasized that political violence is not how we settle differences in this country. “Political violence is not how we peacefully transfer power in this country,” Adams said.
Joe Borelli, a Republican and longtime Trump campaign surrogate, also spoke at the rally. He called for cooler rhetoric, hoping that Trump’s defiant gesture would be seen as a stand against violence, not his political opponents. “The rhetoric has got to cool,” Borelli said. “I hope you see [Trump] raising his fist as a defiant gesture against not his political opponents, but of people who would use violence to silence our democracy.”
“Political violence is not how we settle how we peacefully transfer power in this country,” the mayor said.
The rally aimed to show unity and condemn violence in all forms. It brought together political leaders from different sides, highlighting that violence is never the answer, even in the face of political disagreements.
Sharpton’s comments come as a surprise to some, given his history of criticizing Trump’s policies and actions. However, he emphasized that his empathy for Trump is not about politics, but about humanity. “I’m not condoning anything he’s done, but I’m saying that violence is not the answer,” Sharpton said.
The attempted assassination of Trump has sparked a national conversation about political violence and the need for civility in politics. Many have called for greater unity and respect, even in the face of disagreement.
As the investigation into the attack continues, many are left wondering what the future holds for American politics. Will this incident mark a turning point in the country’s political discourse, or will it only serve to further divide an already polarized nation? Only time will tell.
In the meantime, Trump’s campaign has announced that it will resume rallies next week, with increased security measures in place. Biden’s campaign has also announced that it will continue to campaign across the country, with a renewed focus on unity and civility.
The incident has also sparked a renewed debate about gun control, with many calling for stricter laws to prevent such attacks in the future. Mayor Adams announced plans to organize a sign-on letter in response to the shooting, emphasizing the need for action.
